Novak Djokovic’s mastery of Melbourne Park continues, with the super Serb adding a record-extending ninth Australian Open crown to his rapidly growing grand slam collection.
The world No.1 crushed Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 in Sunday night’s final to edge to within two majors of the men’s all-time record of 20 shared by tennis titans Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
The 33-year-old is only the second man ever to claim nine titles at the same slam, joining his great rival Nadal, who owns an eye-watering 13 French Open trophies, after snapping Medvedev’s 20-match winning streak in merciless fashion.